News reports state that traffic is on the upswing this holiday season. Taking a long-distance road trip at any time in Montana can be risky because you cannot control the actions of other drivers no matter how careful you are. This may be especially true in 2021 now...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
Are you prepared to address these truck accident defenses?
A truck accident can cause extensive damage. Victims are often left with serious injuries that are painful and difficult to recover from, and sometimes those injuries are permanent. This harm can be costly to treat, too, and it can negatively impact the way that you...
Two hurt, one dead in Lake County crash
Head-on collisions almost always seem inexplicable. Most modern highways have well-marked driving lanes, and many have a concrete median that physically divides the opposite driving lanes. When head-on collisions occur, police often look for an external cause, such as...
Montana move over law may not be having desired effect on safety
There are many factors that play a role in road safety. In Montana, auto accidents can happen in many circumstances, but those who place themselves in harm’s way to do their jobs face greater vulnerability. To improve safety, attention is paid to past accidents and...
Many slips and falls cause serious injuries
Slipping and falling on the property of a business or that of another homeowner is not a matter to take lightly. Thankfully, most of the time, a Montana resident who falls in public escapes with some embarrassment and perhaps a few cuts and bruises. Too often, though,...
How wrongful death lawsuits work in Montana
The death of a loved one can be difficult to bear, especially if their death was caused by the actions of another. A wrongful death lawsuit may be necessary to hold them responsible, but how do they work? When can a wrongful death suit be filed? A wrongful death...
Three of the biggest dangers when it comes to winter driving
With winter weather just around the corner, you need to be prepared not just to drive in a safe fashion, but also to be defensive so that you can avoid being in an accident caused by someone else. How, exactly, do you go about doing that, though? We hope this post...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck in Billings
Fatal accidents involving pedestrians seem so avoidable. If only the driver of the vehicle had been able to stop, or if the vehicle had not been traveling so fast. . . . Even when the victim survives, the after-effects can ruin a life. A recent pedestrian accident in...
Woman killed in pickup collision in downtown Billings
Police departments usually exhaust every resource in attempting to determine the cause of a fatal accident and, if possible, to identify the driver whose negligence caused the accident. A recent fatal accident in downtown Billings demonstrates how difficult this task...
Having have a BAC below .08 does not make it safe to drive
Summer is flying by at the blink of an eye and many families in Missoula are making the best of the waning months to throw barbecues and pool parties. Hosts serve alcohol at these parties and many guests imbibe. Hosts want to make sure their guests are safe and if...
